Monday, April 03, 2006

I guess it's my turn...

... to play "catch-up" with you guys.

Anyway, I've been here in sunny California since the Fall of 1980. Originally came here as a journalism major and switched to theatre a year later. My explanation to my Mum was, "I may be poor for the rest of my life... but at least I'll be happy doing what I want." In that time I have earned a living doing what I was trained to do - theatre. Not many folks (even here) can say that. And the answer is ... no... I'm not rich... at least financially.

Was married for a while. (I think I'm a better ex-husband than I was a husband.) Been through the ups and downs of this roller coaster we call life. I've toured doing storytelling. Managed a theater and am currently kicking up my own theatre company again (http://theatrejnerique.com/ ) after a 3 year hiatus. I've written 50 plays - all of which have been produced... some internationally. Founded an international fringe festival of sorts called the Rogue. (David Lim has performed in it for the past 3 years... and is expected to again next year... that's him in the pic with me in SF.)

Mum, who is slowing down quite a bit, lives with me. I've got 4 dogs. I own a house, drive a truck... and none of you have visited yet! Now I'm trying to figure out the next chapter in my life. So there you have it in a nutshell. (Did the last 2 paragraphs sound like a "dating service" profile?)

Oh, and the photos are from this year's Rogue. There are more on the Rogue site as well as press clippings. And to keep up with my exploits... go to my blog.

Cheers!
marcel

4 comments:

Anonymous said...

Hey dude, how's it goin'? Yup, see ya next year....and for those who read this, come on over to Fresno and we'll have a reunion.....!!!!! YES, BRING YOUR FAMILY AND SEE MY GIG too!! SUPPORT THE AAAAAARRRRRTTTTTSSSSS!!

Anonymous said...

Hey Marcel, you can IM me the TV broadcast on MSN. Cheers!

lecram sinun said...

lup soon - I'll try to get one up this weekend. :)

Malaysian Asli said...

Hey, Marcel, you still owe us a pic of your mum. As Lup Soon said, many of us felt very attached to her, particularly as she was so involved as a council member. Chin Kee.